Question 1

What is context engineering?

Accepted Answer

Context engineering is the practice of designing and optimizing the information provided to Large Language Models (LLMs) to achieve desired outputs. As Tobi Lutke puts it, it's 'the art of providing all the context for the task to be plausibly solvable by the LLM.' This includes prompt design, context window optimization, instruction crafting, and fine-tuning AI model behavior.

Question 2

What skills do context engineers need?

Accepted Answer

Context engineers typically need:

- **Technical Skills**: Understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, API integration, Python/JavaScript programming
- **Communication**: Ability to translate business requirements into precise AI instructions
- **Problem-Solving**: Creative thinking to optimize AI responses and handle edge cases
- **Domain Knowledge**: Understanding of specific industries or use cases
- **Testing & Iteration**: Systematic approach to testing and improving AI outputs

Many successful context engineers come from backgrounds in UX writing, technical writing, linguistics, or software engineering.

Question 3

How much do context engineers earn?

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Context engineering salaries vary by experience and location:

- **Entry Level**: $80,000 - $120,000
- **Mid-Level**: $120,000 - $180,000  
- **Senior Level**: $180,000 - $250,000+
- **Lead/Principal**: $250,000 - $400,000+

Remote positions are common, and many companies offer equity packages. Freelance rates typically range from $75-200+ per hour depending on expertise.

Question 4

How do I search for context engineering jobs?

Accepted Answer

Use our search filters to find roles by:

- **Keywords**: 'context engineering', 'prompt engineering', 'AI instruction design'
- **Experience Level**: Entry, mid-level, senior, lead positions
- **Company Type**: Startups, scale-ups, enterprise, AI-first companies
- **Remote Options**: Fully remote, hybrid, or on-site positions
- **Specialization**: ChatGPT/OpenAI, Claude/Anthropic, custom models

We also offer job alerts so you're notified when new positions match your criteria.

Question 5

What types of context engineering roles are available?

Accepted Answer

We feature diverse context engineering positions:

- **Prompt Engineers**: Designing and optimizing AI prompts
- **AI Instruction Designers**: Creating training data and guidelines
- **Context Architects**: Designing context window strategies
- **LLM Optimization Specialists**: Fine-tuning model performance
- **AI UX Writers**: Crafting conversational AI experiences
- **Technical AI Writers**: Creating documentation and guides
- **AI Product Managers**: Leading context engineering initiatives

Roles span industries from fintech and healthcare to education and creative tools.

Question 6

How do I stand out as a context engineering candidate?

Accepted Answer

To strengthen your profile:

- **Build a Portfolio**: Share examples of prompts, AI tools you've built, or optimization case studies
- **Get Certified**: Consider courses from OpenAI, Anthropic, or platforms like DeepLearning.AI
- **Contribute to Open Source**: Many context engineering projects welcome contributions
- **Write About Your Work**: Blog posts, tutorials, or research papers demonstrate expertise
- **Network in the Community**: Join AI Discord servers, follow thought leaders, attend meetups

Experience with specific models (GPT-4, Claude, Llama) and demonstrable results are highly valued.

Question 7

How do I post a context engineering job?

Accepted Answer

Posting is simple:

1. **Choose Your Plan**: Single post ($99), Growth Pack (3 posts for $249), or Scale (unlimited monthly for $399)
2. **Submit Your Job**: Include role details, requirements, and compensation
3. **Manual Review**: We review and optimize your posting for maximum visibility
4. **Go Live**: Your job appears on our platform and gets promoted to our community

Featured posts (pinned to top) are available as upgrades or included in higher-tier plans.

Question 8

What should I include in a context engineering job posting?

Accepted Answer

Effective job postings include:

- **Specific Role Title**: 'Senior Prompt Engineer' vs generic 'AI Engineer'
- **Technical Requirements**: Which LLMs, APIs, programming languages
- **Use Cases**: What AI applications they'll work on
- **Team Context**: Size of AI team, reporting structure
- **Growth Opportunity**: Learning, advancement, and impact potential
- **Compensation Range**: Salary, equity, benefits transparency
- **Company Mission**: Why this role matters to your AI strategy

We help optimize your posting during our review process.

Question 9

How do you ensure quality candidates?

Accepted Answer

Our manual curation process ensures both job quality and candidate relevance:

- **Targeted Audience**: We only focus on context engineering roles
- **Community Building**: Active engagement with the context engineering community
- **Quality Control**: Every job posting is manually reviewed
- **Relevant Traffic**: Our audience specifically seeks context engineering opportunities
- **Industry Expertise**: We understand the nuances of different context engineering roles

This focused approach means you get fewer but much more qualified applicants.

Question 10

How is ContextJobs different from other job boards?

Accepted Answer

ContextJobs is specialized:

- **Focused Niche**: Only context engineering and related AI roles
- **Manual Curation**: Every job is reviewed by someone who understands the field
- **Quality Over Quantity**: Fewer, more relevant opportunities
- **Industry Expertise**: We understand the difference between prompt engineering, context architecture, and AI instruction design
- **Community-Driven**: Built by and for the context engineering community
- **No Spam**: Rigorous screening means no generic 'AI Engineer' postings

We're not trying to be everything to everyone - just the best place for context engineering talent.

Question 11

Do you provide analytics or candidate screening?

Accepted Answer

We keep things simple and effective:

- **No Complex Analytics**: We focus on connecting great candidates with great roles
- **Direct Applications**: Candidates apply directly through your preferred method
- **Quality Focus**: Our manual curation ensures relevant applicants
- **Personal Service**: Questions? We're here to help via email

Our approach prioritizes meaningful connections over vanity metrics.

Question 12

How often are jobs updated?

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We maintain fresh, relevant listings:

- **Daily Monitoring**: We check for filled positions and outdated posts
- **Manual Updates**: Jobs are refreshed based on company feedback
- **Expiration Management**: Clear timelines for all postings
- **Quality Maintenance**: Regular review ensures all listings remain relevant

Our goal is a lean, high-quality job board where every listing is actionable.

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